i mean, go for the real deal. I was gana buy some knock-off strat, like something called austin....i was kinda low on cash, but then i found an amazing used strat, so hey, if you've got the cash, go for the gibson. I've heard people play les pauls(though i never have,i kind of, not really just kinda of...haha, want to) i played this knock-off, austin or arbor or something and i was like AHHH!!!so, if you really have to go for an lp...lol, go for the real deal